Are you scared to shoot takedowns? Free Jiu Jitsu Class at Mata Leao

Today we are talking about a common theme in Martial Arts, especially Jiu Jitsu. People are afraid of takedowns, man. And it’s not that they’re scared of getting taken down.

“Well, once we’re down there, I’ll just scramble. We both wanted to get down to the ground, that’s where the Jiu Jitsu happens and that’s where I can work my submissions… so I’LL JUST PULL GUARD MAYBE”

Does that sound like you? I’d say it’s okay. But really, it’s not. It’s gonna be real important for you to get the fight to the ground when it counts, either on the street or in competition. It’s important for you to be dominant and be in control in those situations. A takedown game is a critical element and can determine how the rest of the fight goes.

A chess game has two critical main events that determine the rest of the match: the opening moves and the end-game. If your Jiu Jitsu was a chess game, the takedown would be the part where both players rush to take control of the center of the board. Don’t get Bobby Fishered dudes. Go for the takedown.

LUCKILY WE TEACH ALL OF THIS STUFF AT MATA LEAO. Get a reasonable goal of learning like 3-7 takedowns that work for you. If you’re a real lanky guy like me, maybe a body lock or trip would work best. It’s all about what resonates with you. But definitely KNOW the fundamentals of the basics like a single leg or double leg. Some wrestlers out there are groaning audibly. But hey, some of us weren’t avid wrestlers in High School LOL.

After you look at the videos, get a buddy together and drill O and D. He tries to take you down, and then you go and work your game on him. Go slow at first and let him work the move. Then add more resistance.

Be careful my dudes. Safety first. Don’t blow out an ACL. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Probably should warm up first too.

GET OVER THE MENTAL BLOCKS TO TAKEDOWNS! DRILL TAKEDOWNS MORE AND YOU’LL WONDER WHY YOU NEVER DID THIS BEFORE.